Crime in Finedon: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Finedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Finedon at a glance
- Crime trends in Finedon
- Types of crime in Finedon
- Finedon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Finedon
- Streets with the most crime in Finedon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Finedon
- Population and deprivation in Finedon
- Questions about crime in Finedon
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in Finedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Finedon has the 814th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Finedon | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,241 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Finedon was highest in the year to July 2022 (526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (360). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 360 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 412 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 379 | 72.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 373 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 526 | 100.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 425 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 519 | 99.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 451 | 86.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 404 | 77.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Finedon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 24.6 | 0.72 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 23.7 | 1.54 | -5% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -43% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -53% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -74% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 0.98 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -71% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -80% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Finedon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Finedon recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Finedon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Finedon recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Finedon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Finedon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Finedon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Finedon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Finedon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Finedon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Finedon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Finedon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Finedon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Finedon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Finedon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Finedon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Finedon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Finedon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Finedon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Finedon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Finedon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Finedon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Finedon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Finedon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Finedon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Finedon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Finedon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Finedon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | +7% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | -21% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | +17% |
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +68% |
| Rushden | 3,338 | 113.6 | +65% |
| Raunds | 730 | 70.2 | +2% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +56% |
| Thrapston | 339 | 44.4 | -35% |
1 areas within Finedon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Finedon had the highest rate (68.7 per 1,000) and Finedon the lowest (68.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon | Neighbourhood | 5,241 | 360 | 68.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Finedon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Milner Road | 38 |
| On or near Rockleigh Close | 31 |
| On or near Ivy Lane | 18 |
| On or near Driver Way | 16 |
| On or near Wellingborough Road | 16 |
| On or near William Street | 15 |
| On or near Summerlee Road | 14 |
| On or near Ewenfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Rock Road | 11 |
| On or near Irthlingborough Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Finedon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 124 | 34.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Finedon has an estimated population of 5,241. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Finedon sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Finedon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Finedon a safe place to live?
Finedon recorded 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Finedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Finedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finedon was down 13% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Finedon?
Finedon is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Finedon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.